13 Must-Attend Halloween Parties in Metro Phoenix

If you're the sort who wishes that Halloween would stick around for as long as possible, that wish is about to come true. Thanks to the quirkiness of the calendar, the holiday happens to fall on a Thursday this year, which means there will be scores of spooky and swanky celebrations happening both before and after All Hallow's Eve.

And, as always, we've got a rundown of some of the more interesting and must-attend Halloween-related shindigs taking place at the bars, clubs, and other nightlife establishments around metro Phoenix, including many events, parties, and freaky fiestas happening from Saturday, October 19, until the big day itself.

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DJ Bl3nd

Monarch Theatre
Masked mixmaster and all-around party instigator DJ Bl3nd will be the headliner of The Freak Show Costume Ball on Saturday, October 19, at the downtown Phoenix venue. The 18-and-over rager will also feature gigs by such locals as Kuntrol, Mando Rockz, Zolnger, Fawk Unek, and Morgan Laine. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $15.